Yosemite Rangers Urge Visitors to Pack Out Toilet Paper

National Park Service highlights growing waste problem and offers practical disposal solutions to protect wilderness areas.

Rangers report increasing incidents of used toilet paper left in Yosemite's wilderness.
Improper disposal methods such as burying are ineffective and harmful to the environment.
Visitors are encouraged to use sealable plastic bags for packing out toilet paper.
The Park Service's social media posts have sparked significant public engagement and support.
Calls for better waste management and visitor education are growing among park advocates.